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Trimley St Mary

Bawdsey Ferry – Felixstowe Pier loop from Trimley

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United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Suffolk
Suffolk Coastal
Trimley St Mary

Bawdsey Ferry – Felixstowe Pier loop from Trimley

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5.0

(1)

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Bawdsey Ferry – Felixstowe Pier loop from Trimley

01:11

28.7km

110m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2025

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Train Station

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1

7.27 km

Bawdsey Quay

Highlight • Rest Area

Great views of the mouth of the Deben estuary and the sailing dinghies and yachts coming and going. There are toilets, cafe & ice-cream van.

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2

7.31 km

Bawdsey Ferry

Highlight • Bridge

Deben ferries cross the river from Felixstowe Ferry to Bawdsey Quay. The ferry runs seasonally (2022), from Easter to April at weekends only, 10am to 5pm, and daily from May …

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3

7.66 km

Ferry Café at Felixstowe Ferry

Highlight • Viewpoint

A classic diner-style 'caff' with a vintage feel. You're best at the outside picnic tables, with views towards the river.

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4

7.94 km

Cliff Road and Beach Huts, Felixstowe

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Great views from Cliff Road northwards along the coast towards the mouth of the Deben before the road rolls and twists through the golf course links towards the Bawdsey ferry.

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5

12.2 km

Felixstowe Promenade

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cycling has been permitted on Felixstowe promenade since 2017. Please show consideration to pedestrians at busy times, and enjoy the views of the pier, beach huts and old town.

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6

13.0 km

Felixstowe Pier

Highlight • Rest Area

One of Felixstowe’s best known landmarks, the Pier has recently undergone an extensive reconstruction. On offer are traditional pier amusements, a café / bar, ice cream parlour and classic fish …

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7

16.1 km

Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing

Highlight • Beach

Catch the ferry from here to Harwich or Shotley

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8

16.2 km

View Point Cafe

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Located between Landguard Fort and the Port of Felixstowe is the John Bradfield Viewing Area. From here you can enjoy stunning views across the estuary. Though the scenery is beautiful, …

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28.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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19.4 km

3.67 km

3.36 km

1.34 km

443 m

269 m

157 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.0 km

1.86 km

578 m

112 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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